CEFR C1

introductively

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that serves as an introduction or preliminary explanation, setting the stage for more detailed information to follow.

Examples

The professor spoke introductively about the course syllabus before starting the first lecture.
She smiled introductively at the new team members, making them feel welcome before the meeting began.

Synonyms: initially, preliminarily, prefacing, proemially

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introductively (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: ˌɪntrəˈdʌktɪvli

Definition

In a manner that serves as an introduction or preliminary explanation, setting the stage for more detailed information to follow.

Examples

The professor spoke introductively about the course syllabus before starting the first lecture.
She smiled introductively at the new team members, making them feel welcome before the meeting began.
The guide briefly explained the museum's history introductively, then led them to the main exhibits.

How to Use introductively

speak introductively (collocation): to speak in an introductory manner — "The moderator spoke introductively about the panel discussion's theme."
present introductively (collocation): to present information as an introduction — "The report presented the background information introductively."

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